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100 Mid-term review questions
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Civics
10th Grade
10/20/2013

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What important English document was the 1st to limit the power of the king?
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Magna Carta
Term
What important document outlines the federal government and contains the basic laws of the United States?
Definition
Constitution
Term
According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments receive their power?
Definition
from the people
Term
The concept of inalienable rights with which no government can interfere is based on the writings of whom?
Definition
John Locke
Term
What are the limits on Freedom of Speech?
Definition
no slander, no endangering the government, no obscene material
Term
What was our 1st national plan of government?
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Articles of Confederation
Term
The printing of lies about others is known as what?
Definition
libel
Term
Those who opposed the new constitution for fear it would neglect the rights of the citizens and the states?
Definition
anti-federalists
Term
What branch of government exists under the constitution but did not exist under the Articles of Confederation?
Definition
the executive branch
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What system was set up to ensure that no branch of government could become to powerful?
Definition
checks and balances
Term
What was the name of the group that wanted to reform the Church of England?
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the puritans
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Name some examples of enumerate powers.
Definition
declare wars, make treaties, print money, operate an army and navy, establish a post office
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List the 5 freedoms guaranteed by the 1st amendment.
Definition
religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
Term
What word means to change a law or constitution?
Definition
amend (amendment is a written change in a constitution or law)
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